Matriarch: Queen Mary and the House of Windsor
Dec 2014 · Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
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The life of Princess May of Teck is one of the great Cinderella stories in history. From a family of impoverished nobility, she was chosen by Queen Victoria as the bride for her eldest grandson, the scandalous Duke of Clarence, heir to the throne, who died mysteriously before their marriage. Despite this setback, she became queen, mother of two kings, grandmother of the current queen, and a lasting symbol of the majesty of the British throne. Her pivotal role in the abdication of her eldest son, the Duke of Windsor, is just one of the events that provide the backdrop for both thrilling biography and for narrating the splendors and tragedies of the entire house of Windsor.
The life of Princess May of Teck is one of the great Cinderella stories in history. From a family of impoverished nobility, she was chosen by Queen Victoria as the bride for her eldest grandson, the scandalous Duke of Clarence, heir to the throne, who died mysteriously before their marriage. Desp...
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Christi Gibson
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September 6, 2026
An absolutely well written, researched and thorough account of Queen Mary's life. Queen Victoria recognized early on Princess May's rare attributes to be an extraordinary Queen Consort one day. And, Mary considered the preservation of the Monarchy her first priority in life from beginning to her end with grace, dignity & bones of steel, even when faced with great adversities. Highly Recommend.
IntrepidFraidyCat
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May 1, 2015
I enjoyed this book very much. It was well rounded and had good flow. An enjoyable read.
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Tyler Mary Casias
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January 8, 2023
An astounding peek through the heavy curtain of monarchy. 👀 I could hardly put it down once I started. Definitely ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
About the author
Anne Edwards, a fastidious researcher and accomplished writer, is the author of several bestselling biographies of notable figures, including film stars Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland, and Katharine Hepburn, as well as Margaret Mitchell. Edwardss autobiography, Leaving Home: A Hollywood Blacklisted Writers Years Abroad, was published in 2012. She lives in Beverly Hills, California.
Anne Edwards, a fastidious researcher and accomplished writer, is the author of several bestselling biographies of notable figures, including film stars Vivien Leigh, Judy Garland, and Katharine Hepburn, as well as Margaret Mitchell. Edwardss autobiography, Leaving Home: A Hollywood Blacklisted ...
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